They were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance (Acts 2:4).

Today is your day. If you've never been baptized in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues, then please know that God has an amazing gift to pour out on you today, so get your heart ready and stir your faith because today, you can OVERFLOW with the Spirit and Power of God. Maybe you've been baptized in the Holy Spirit, but you don't understand what speaking in tongues (hereafter referred to as: prayer language) is for. You, too, can be blessed by this today, and my prayer is that everyone reading this article will overflow with the Rivers of Living Water, and that you will experience more power, more anointing, deeper revelation, and a stronger witness. "Is a prayer language for everyone? I heard that the Bible says, "not all speak with tongues" doesn't that mean that not everyone can have the gift of tongues?" (1 Cor. 12:30).At this point, it is vital to explain:

The difference between The Gift of Tongues and The Prayer Language:

We see the difference clearly in the scriptures: Paul asked, "Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles? Do all have gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?" (1 Cor. 12:29-30). The obvious answer to this rhetorical question is "no;" therefore, this passage has been used by many to say, "not everyone can speak in tongues." This is an inaccurate way of seeing this passage. It is true, not everyone has the gift of healing, not everyone is a prophet, and not everyone is an apostle, but everyone is commissioned to lay hands on the sick, be apostolic, and prophetic (Mark 16: 16-18). The ministry Gift of healing is given to a person to specifically go out and "lay hands on the sick." However, as believers we all have the grace gift to lay hands on the sick and see them recover. The ministry gift of an apostle is to go out and establish people in Kingdom work; we're all called to share the Gospel of Jesus and make disciples. The ministry gift of a prophet is to hear from God and share the wisdom of God with the people of God; we're all called to hear from God and share His wisdom. So, though many of us don't have the ministry gift of tongues, we all have the grace gift within us to pray in tongues; however, as with all things that God bestows, we must choose to utilize the gift that is available, and yield our vocal chords to the sounds that are welling up from our spirits.Jesus made it very clear that the sign (Greek word means - "a portent/indication of something") of tongues shall follow the believer. In other words, believers can and should speak with tongues, just as a believer can and should lay hands on the sick, cast out devils, and have divine protection operating in his/her life.The Benefits of Speaking in Tongues:What are the benefits of speaking in tongues; I mean, why should I be open to such an unusual experience?

Praying in tongues is the evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, the overflow of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer (Acts 2:4 / Acts 9:10-12,17 [read in conjunction with 1 Cor. 14:18] / Acts 10:44-46 / Acts 19:1-6).

Praying in tongues refreshes and edifies the believer - Draws up out of the wells of salvation (Isa. 12:3 / Isa. 28:11-12 / John 4:14, 7:37-38 / Luke 6:45 / Acts 2:4).

Praying in tongues helps us to pray for that which is unrevealed (mysteries) (1 Cor. 14:2).

God's way of 'bubbling' up answers into your soul (mind/will/emotions) (1 Cor. 14:14).

Prayer for needs that are unknown (Proverbs 18:21 / Mark 11:23-24 / Romans 8:26-27).

Praying in tongues adds a new dimension to worship (1 Cor. 14:15 / Spiritual songs).

Praying in tongues builds faith (Jude 20)

Praying in tongues is the first sign (Greek - "Semeion" - indication of an event) of the Holy Spirit's overflowing out of your spirit. The above scriptures are events in the New Testament that show that the early Christians prayed in Tongues every single time they received the 'overflow' of the Holy Spirit. Praying in tongues refreshes and edifies the believer - if you're weary, when you're tired, when you don't feel like you can pray, worship, or give God any Glory, then allow the Rivers of Living Water in the form of Tongues to rise up and begin to flow up. You'll suddenly be refreshed, and your inner man (your spirit) will wake your soul up and you'll find refreshing coming from the Throne of God in your heart. Praying in tongues helps us to pray for that which is unrevealed (mysteries) (1 Cor. 14:2). The Greek word for mysteries is "Musterion," which means "a hidden thing." The mysteries of the Kingdom are not hidden FROM the people of God, but the mysteries of the Kingdom of God are hidden FOR the people of God . The mysteries are hidden FROM the devil (1 Cor. 2:7-8). Therefore, when we pray in tongues, we're speaking mysteries (hidden secrets in the presence of God - hidden from the enemy for us), and we, because "life and death are in the power of our tongues" (Proverbs 18:21) release those mysteries into the earth and into our lives. When we pray in tongues, the secrets of God are being spoken and those things bubble up into our minds.Also, we pray for needs that we're unaware of. For example, Pastor Shirley in Haiti may need prayer, and since we're so far apart, I might not know it, but the Holy Spirit knows what she needs. So, if I get woke up in the middle of the night with a burden to pray for Pastor Shirley, I simply pray in tongues until I sense a lifting of the burden. Since I have authority through Jesus Christ over all the power of the enemy, the words of my mouth declare that authority, even if I do not understanding what the Holy Spirit is giving me to say.Praying in tongues adds a new dimension to worship (1 Cor. 14:15 / Spiritual songs). When you pray in tongues, you magnify God (Acts 2:11 / 1 Cor. 14:16-17). Therefore, you can sing in Tongues too. This is a beautiful way to give God glory, in His own love language.Praying in tongues builds faith (Jude 20). The Word of God is the source of your faith (Romans 10:17), and the Word was inspired by the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16). Therefore, when you're in the Word your faith is being established (founded), and when you are praying in tongues, you are building up your most holy faith, not letting any other sound into your heart. How Do I Receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit First, be born-again. No one can receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit unless he/she has been washed in the Blood of Jesus and become a child of God. Therefore, ask Jesus to be your Savior. Second, ask the Lord for the Baptism. Simply pray and ask the Lord for the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Third, receive by faith. Don't stand there with your mouth closed, but begin to speak in tongues by faith. He will bubble up and out if you open up and receive. He will give you the utterance, but you have to speak.If you want someone to pray with you to receive, don't hesitate to call us:(404) 929-1400